{"product_id":"green-beech-root-ball-150-175cm-delivery-from-october","title":"Green Beech Root Ball 150-175cm Delivery from October","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCommon Beech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Majestic Native Tree with Outstanding Seasonal Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Beech (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Britain's most magnificent native trees, celebrated for its stately form, smooth silver-grey bark, and exceptional seasonal foliage. Fresh lime-green leaves emerge in spring, maturing to a lustrous mid-green through summer before turning warm shades of gold, amber, and russet in autumn. Even in winter the tree retains great presence, its elegant branching framework and pale bark providing strong structural interest in any landscape. Fully hardy and long-lived, Common Beech is a rewarding choice for parkland, large gardens, avenues, and naturalistic planting schemes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green in spring and summer, turning rich gold and amber in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive smooth silver-grey, attractive year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadly domed, upright when young, spreading with maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent – mast (beechnuts) provides food for birds and small mammals\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eParkland, large gardens, and estate planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFormal or informal avenues and specimen planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWoodland and naturalistic planting schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens and conservation areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from strong, cold winds where possible, particularly when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, fertile soil – chalky, sandy, or loamy soils all suit it well. Avoid heavy, poorly drained, or waterlogged ground, which can cause root stress and poor establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage deep rooting. Once established, Common Beech is largely drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormative pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove any crossing, damaged, or poorly placed branches in late autumn or winter while the tree is dormant, to encourage a strong, balanced framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established trees require very little pruning. Carry out any remedial work during the dormant season to minimise stress and disease risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a generous layer of organic mulch around the base each spring to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the soil – keep mulch clear of the trunk itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced slow-release fertiliser applied in spring will support healthy growth during the early years of establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Beech responds well to clipping and can also be trained as a formal hedge – trim in late summer to maintain a crisp outline and encourage dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Common Beech?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOutstanding four-season interest from spring foliage through to winter bark and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne of the UK's finest native trees – wildlife-friendly and ecologically valuable\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLong-lived and low-maintenance, providing generations of enjoyment\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57323329421638,"sku":"173791","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Green-Beech-Root-Ball-150-175cm-Delivery-from-October_173791_2026-09-10.jpg?v=1789033538","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/green-beech-root-ball-150-175cm-delivery-from-october","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}